Pakistan Election Results: Shahbaz Sharif Secures Victory Amid Electoral Tensions
Shahbaz Sharif won NA-123 with 63,953 votes, while independent candidate Afzal Azim, who was backed by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), received 48,486 votes based on results from all polling stations.Polling for Pakistan's parliamentary elections ended Thursday evening at 5 p.m., amid increased terrorist attacks, allegations of electoral fraud, doubts about the vote's legitimacy, and profound political tensions. Meanwhile, mobile phone services were banned nationally on Thursday, claiming the necessity to maintain order in the face of probable turmoil caused by controversial elections.
After Pakistan elections, the newly elected parliament will choose a Prime Minister. If no party wins a majority, the party with the most assembly seats may form a coalition government.
However, the future government will have big problems, including as controlling domestic turmoil, dealing with severe economic issues, and combating illegal immigration.
Inflation has risen by about 30%, the currency has depreciated over the last three years, and imports have halted due to payment imbalances, providing significant barriers to industrial growth.
After Pakistan elections, the newly elected parliament will choose a Prime Minister. If no party wins a majority, the party with the most assembly seats may form a coalition government.
However, the future government will have big problems, including as controlling domestic turmoil, dealing with severe economic issues, and combating illegal immigration.
Inflation has risen by about 30%, the currency has depreciated over the last three years, and imports have halted due to payment imbalances, providing significant barriers to industrial growth.